Washington State Department of Transportation

Two 'Washington State Department of Transportation' stories September 2015 - April 2016

More EVs will get a sales tax break of ~$3,000 in Washington state starting in July

Fred Lambert Apr 19 2016 - 2:24 pm PT

Washington state currently offers a sales tax break on electric vehicles with a price tag of up to $35,000. It’s a well-intended and interesting offer, but in reality, it doesn’t apply to a lot of vehicles. Even for something like a Nissan Leaf, it only applies to the base model with a 24 kWh battery pack and no options.

Today we learn (via NW News) that Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation introducing a compromise that will allow more people to benefit from the tax break on a slightly more interesting lineup of electric vehicles..
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BYD inked a deal with the State of Washington for up to 800 electric buses

Fred Lambert Sep 4 2015 - 9:52 am PT

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The China-based electric car and bus manufacturer BYD (Build Your Dreams) announced today that it won an important request of proposal from Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for a contract to supply up to 800 electric buses to state transit authorities, agencies, universities, or institutions.

The deal simplifies the procurement process, now any transit agency or public institution in Washington is able to order electric buses from BYD’s selection of 30 to 60 feet battery-powered buses.
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